The Habit of Prayer

VI. Train them to a habit of prayer.

"Prayer is the very life-breath of true religion. It is one of the first evidences that a man is born again...

"Prayer is the turning-point in a man's soul.

"Prayer is the mightiest engine God has placed in our hands. It is the best weapon to use in every difficulty, and the surest remedy in every trouble...

"Prayer is the simplest means that man can use in coming to God. It is within reach of all,...

"Parents, if you love your children, do all that lies in your power to train them up to a habit of prayer. Show them how to begin. Tell them what to say. Encourage them to persevere. Remind them if they become careless and slack about it. Let it not be your fault, at any rate, if they never call on the name of the Lord...

"Reader, if you love your children, I charge you, do not let the seed-time of a prayerful habit pass away unimproved. If you train your children to anything, train them, at least, to a habit of prayer."

~ From The Duties of Parents, J. C. Ryle
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[Oh how I hope you can read this whole section of the book very soon; it is so beautiful. ~ mr]